“Moving with the branches on the hill began to excavate a somatic-based conversation between a human figure and topology.” -Adesola’s response after performing the piece


“Branching” was conceptualized as a project to connect the bodily experience of the landscape and the living creatures of Herter Park, particularly trees. With treated branches collected from the site, with exposed roots, with chopped tree trunks, one can anchor, balance, dance, connect and grow with wood.


This project aims to provide a moment for gardeners and visitors to establish a relationship with the otherness of themselves on this site. Acknowledging the land was taken from the native people of this area, this project wants to invite everyone to think without their mind, through dancing, through their body to understand the connections of earthly beings.